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· Bryan Ke
Racist Anti-Asian Signs Spotted Around Sydney Suburb
Several anti-Asian posters discovered throughout a Syndey suburb caused a massive uproar online for calling an end to Asian immigration in the country. The shocking racist signs were posted in Top Ryde suburb and shared online on the Sydney subreddit.
· Ryan General
#MeToo Movement Lawmaker Accused of Making Racist Anti-Asian Comments
A California lawmaker currently being investigated for sexual harassment of a former legislative staff member is accused of making anti-Asian comments back in 2014. California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, a prominent face of the #MeToo movement, made the offensive remarks…
· Editorial Staff
Radio Show Hosts Whitesplain How Asians Should Feel About Esther Ku’s Anti-Asian Tweets
A morning radio talk show has come to controversial comedienne Esther Ku’s defense after a series of her anti-Asian male tweets made headlines this week. On Thursday, Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, co-hosts of a SiriusXM morning talk show of the same name, discussed the New York…
· Carl Samson
Founder of Organization for Asian Women Called Out for ‘Anti-Asian Male’ Tweets
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with a statement from Cassandra Lam. A founder of a new organization that aims to empower Asian women was called out for past tweets that were called “racist” against Asian males by some.
· Ryan General
Logan Paul May Get Sued By Fashion Brand For Association With ‘racist, anti-Asian’ Sentiments
A clothing brand is threatening to file a lawsuit against YouTube’s 22-year-old YouTuber Logan Paul for allegedly hijacking and damaging their good name, calling his recent acts “repulsive, abhorrent and mutton-headed.” According to TheWrap, Maverick Apparel demanding that Paul…
· Ziye Wang
Asian Americans Suffer the Most from Racial Discrimination, Study Finds
A recent study found that racial and ethnic discrimination has far-reaching negative effects on minority adolescent development, with Asian Americans and Latino Americans suffering the most in regards to socio-emotional well-being. Led by Dr. Aprile D. Benner, associate…
· Leslie Tran
Where Do Asians Stand in the Fight Against Racism in America?
In a racially charged nation, it can be difficult to see where Asian Americans stand in a national discourse on racism that seems black and white. With the unlawful assaults on the Black community and the administration’s harsh immigration legislations targeting people of color,…
· Bryan Ke
Michigan Lawmaker Under Fire After Calling Her Asian Opponent ‘Ching Chong’
A member of the Michigan House of Representatives running for state senate apologized for calling her opponent, 6th district representative Stephanie Chang, a series of anti-Asian slurs. Bettie Cook Scott, a 65-year-old Democrat from Michigan’s 2nd House District, was accused of…
· Carl Samson
Japanese-American Woman Shocked When Hotel Bill Comes With a Racial Slur
A Japanese-American woman who attended a conference at a Philadelphia hotel was left in shock when her bill arrived with a racial slur on top. Eileen Yamada Lamphere was among the attendees of the 2018 Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Convention, which was held…
· Eliza Romero
You Can’t Stop Chloe Bennet From Dating Logan Paul, But Here’s What You Can Do
Editor’s Note: Eliza Romero is the founder and blogger of Aesthetic Distance. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely her own. Oh Chloe Bennet, honey, what are you doing??
· Carl Samson
Chinese Professor at University of Houston Targeted With Racist Voicemail Questioning Her Loyalty to America
An English professor at the University of Houston has spoken out after being the unlikely recipient of a racist rant intended for a political science professor at the same university. According to Karen Fang, she received a three-minute voicemail questioning her loyalty to the…
· Ryan General
Comic Strip Artist Sparks Debate To Settle Differences Between Asian American Men and Women
Filipino American comic book creator Joshua Luna has made a name for himself in the comic book industry with brilliant titles such as “Ultra,” “Girls,” and “The Sword,” alongside his brother. and collaborator, Jonathan Luna.
· Jin Hyun
Dear White People: Stop Using Asians To Excuse Your Racism Towards Asian Americans
Editor’s Note: Jin Hyun is a Korean-American journalist. The views expressed in this piece are solely her own. “Ni hao”, “Oh wow, your English is so good”, “where are your people from?”
· Heather Johnson Yu
Comic Obsessed With Asian Dicks and Demeaning Asian Women Insists He’s Not Racist
Stand-up comic Owen Benjamin has recently come under fire for a racist and demeaning tweet against Asian men, in turn revealing a history of racially charged offensive rhetoric under the excuse that it’s comedy. In one case, Benjamin is accused of perpetuating the false notion…
· Carl Samson
Reddit Users Fund AMWF Porn to Trigger White Supremacists on 4chan — And It’s Working
Editor’s note: The individual who’s name was mentioned in this project has been redacted to protect her privacy. Asian subreddit r/aznidentity crowdfunded and produced an Asian Male-White Female (AMWF) pornshoot based off a real-life gamer couple.
· Ryan General
Trump Supporters Caused 1 in 5 Hate Crimes Against South Asians, Muslims in 2017, Study Finds
Non-profit group South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) released a report on Wednesday titled “Communities on Fire” highlighting the significant surge of hate violence and xenophobic political rhetoric in the year following the 2016 presidential election. The researchers…
· Eliza Romero
What Does Asian Feminism Mean To Me?
Editor’s Note: Eliza Romero is a Baltimore-based, Filipino-American fashion blogger and pop culture writer behind the website Aesthetic Distance. The views expressed in this piece are solely her own. Asian feminism is much different from all the other female social movements…
· Ranier Maningding
Logan Paul Doesn’t Care About Suicide Prevention, He Wants You To Forget He’s Racist
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. It’s easy to tell when children are hiding something.
· Ranier Maningding
Why A Racist TV Show Is Using Asian Penis Jokes to Empower Asian Women
Last week, the BBC received intense backlash for their new show “Chinese Burn”, a series about three Asian women in London who go on dates and smash stereotypes. Sadly, the only thing “Chinese Burn” smashed was my faith in humanity because holy Dickbutt, I thought I was watching…
· Heather Johnson Yu
New BBC Show ‘Chinese Burn’ Sparks Outrage for Extreme Racism Against Asians
The BBC has aired a new television show called “Chinese Burn” centered around the life of three Asian women in London, positioning itself to be edgy and tackling stereotypes surrounding Asian women. Unfortunately, it does nothing of the sort, and instead is extremely racist…